Introduction
This module focuses on configuring and managing security monitoring and automation solutions using Azure Monitor and Microsoft Sentinel, enabling organizations to proactively identify and respond to security incidents in their cloud environment.
Scenario
Imagine you are a cybersecurity specialist responsible for safeguarding your organization's cloud resources. You need to implement effective security monitoring to detect and respond to security events and automate responses to incidents swiftly and accurately.
Learning objectives
By the end of this module, participants will be able to:
- Monitor security events effectively using Azure Monitor to gain visibility into their cloud environment.
- Configure data connectors in Microsoft Sentinel to collect and aggregate security data from various sources.
- Create and customize analytics rules in Microsoft Sentinel to detect specific security threats and anomalies.
- Evaluate alerts and incidents in Microsoft Sentinel to assess the severity and impact of security events.
- Configure automation in Microsoft Sentinel to orchestrate incident response actions and streamline security workflows.
Goals
The module aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to configure and manage security monitoring and automation solutions effectively. Participants will learn how to monitor security events, set up data connectors, create customized analytics rules, evaluate alerts and incidents, and automate response actions, enhancing their organization's ability to detect and respond to security threats in a timely and efficient manner.